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Bitoma Eye Drop
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

BIMATOPROST-0.03%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Neiss Labs Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Bitoma Eye Drop

Bitoma Eye Drop is an ophthalmic solution used to treat high pressure inside the eyes, which can occur in conditions like open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. By lowering this internal pressure, it helps prevent progressive damage to the optic nerve, safeguarding your sight. Doctors typically prescribe this medication to patients whose eyes produce too much fluid or do not drain it efficiently.

To achieve the best results, you must use Bitoma Eye Drop consistently, usually once every evening. Skipping doses can cause the pressure inside your eye to fluctuate, which may lead to gradual, unnoticed vision loss over time. Along with using these drops, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as eating an antioxidant-rich diet and keeping your head elevated slightly while sleeping, can support your overall eye health.

While using Bitoma Eye Drop, you may notice some mild side effects, such as a slight redness, itching, or temporary burning in the eyes right after application. Some people also experience a gradual darkening of the eyelid skin or their eyelashes growing longer and thicker. If you experience severe eye pain, sudden vision changes, or signs of an eye infection, you should stop using the drops and contact your doctor immediately.

Do not use this if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Bitoma Eye Drop. Before starting this treatment, tell your doctor if you have a history of eye inflammation, dry eye syndrome, or have recently had eye surgery. It is also important to mention if you have liver damage or kidney issues, so your doctor can ensure this medication is safe for you.

Let your healthcare provider know about all other medications you use, especially other eye drops, to avoid potential interactions. If you wear contact lenses, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an older adult, consult your doctor or pharmacist to discuss how to use this medicine safely.

Uses of Bitoma Eye Drop

Bitoma Eye Drop is used to treat high pressure inside the eyes. The detailed uses of Bitoma Eye Drop are as follows:

  • Open-Angle Glaucoma: Bitoma Eye Drop helps lower elevated pressure inside the eye by assisting the natural drainage of fluid, which prevents damage to the optic nerve and protects your vision.
  • Ocular Hypertension: Bitoma Eye Drop reduces abnormally high fluid pressure within the eyes of individuals who show no signs of nerve damage, lowering the risk of developing glaucoma.
     

Key Benefits

Bitoma Eye Drop provides reliable relief from elevated eye pressure, helping you protect your vision over the long term. Because eye pressure issues often have no early symptoms, this medication works quietly in the background to prevent irreversible sight damage. Key benefits of using Bitoma Eye Drop include:

  • Effective Pressure Control: It successfully lowers the fluid pressure inside the eye to safe, stable levels.
  • Convenient Routine: The once-daily evening application makes it easy to incorporate into your existing bedtime habits.
  • Targeted Local Action: Since it is applied directly to the eye, only a tiny amount enters the rest of your body, minimising general side effects.
     

Directions for Use

Always follow your doctor's exact instructions when using Bitoma Eye Drop. Use the following steps to apply the eye drops safely and effectively:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling the bottle.
  • If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying the drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.
  • Tilt your head back slightly, look upward, and gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket.
  • Hold the dropper bottle directly over your eye. Avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye, eyelids, fingers, or any other surface to keep it clean.
  • Gently squeeze the bottle to release a single drop into the pocket.
  • Close your eye gently and press your finger against the inner corner of your eye (near your nose) for about 1 to 2 minutes. This helps keep the medicine in your eye and prevents it from draining into your throat.
  • Wipe away any excess liquid from your skin using a clean tissue. Repeat the steps for your other eye if your doctor has directed you to do so.
     

How Bitoma Eye Drop Works

Bitoma Eye Drop belongs to a class of medications called 'prostaglandin analogues'. It works by copying the actions of natural chemicals in your body that regulate fluid flow. Inside your eye, a clear fluid is constantly produced and drained to maintain a healthy shape and pressure. When this drainage system gets clogged or runs too slowly, fluid builds up and causes pressure to rise. Bitoma Eye Drop works by opening up the eye's natural drainage pathways, allowing the fluid to flow out more easily. By increasing this outflow, the medication successfully lowers the pressure inside the eye, which prevents damage to the delicate optic nerve at the back of the eye.
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Alcohol

Caution

No interaction was found. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Bitoma Eye Drop is generally safe to take during pregnancy. If you have concerns, discuss them with your doctor before using Bitoma Eye Drop.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Bitoma Eye Drop is generally safe to take in breastfeeding. If you have concerns, discuss them with the doctor before using Bitoma Eye Drop.

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Driving

Unsafe

Bitoma Eye Drop can cause side effects like eye itching, eye burning or eye pain which can affect your driving ability. Hence, avoid driving after using Bitoma Eye Drop.

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Liver

Caution

Bitoma Eye Drop to be used with caution if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Please consult the doctor; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Bitoma Eye Drop to be used with caution if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. Please consult the doctor; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

It can be safely used in children if prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Caution

Exercise caution before using Bitoma Eye Drop in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before giving Bitoma Eye Drop to elderly people. Your doctor will prescribe Bitoma Eye Drop if the benefits outweigh the risk.

What if I have taken an overdose of Bitoma Eye Drop

Do not use Bitoma Eye Drop in more doses or more often than prescribed, as it can lead to serious adverse effects. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Limit caffeine intake: Avoid drinking large amounts of coffee, tea, or caffeinated sodas in a short timeframe, as excessive caffeine can temporarily increase the pressure inside your eyes.
  • Stay moderately active: Engage in regular, low-impact aerobic exercise like walking, swimming, or cycling, which can help lower eye pressure. Avoid head-down or inverted yoga poses, as these can raise eye pressure.
  • Manage your fluid intake: Drink fluids in moderate quantities throughout the day. Consuming large volumes of water or other drinks all at once can temporarily elevate eye pressure.
  • Protect your eyes: Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from bright sunlight, wind, and dust, especially since Bitoma Eye Drop can make your eyes more sensitive to light.
     

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Bitoma Eye Drop to start to work: Bitoma Eye Drop ideally shows its action within 4 hours after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Bitoma Eye Drop last: The effect of Bitoma Eye Drop lasts for 24 hours.

What if you forget to take Bitoma Eye Drop

If you miss a dose of Bitoma Eye Drop, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

Store Bitoma Eye Drop at room temperature between 2°C and 25°C (36°F to 77°F). Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use to prevent contamination. •Protect the medication from direct sunlight, moisture, and freezing temperatures.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid contamination: Never touch the dropper tip to your eye, eyelid, or any other surface. A contaminated tip can cause serious eye infections.
  • Remove contact lenses: The preservative in Bitoma Eye Drop can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and discolour them. Always wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
  • Space out other eye drops: If your doctor has prescribed other eye drops, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between using Bitoma Eye Drop and your other eye medications to prevent the drops from washing each other out.
  • Watch for colour changes: Be aware that Bitoma Eye Drop may slowly and permanently turn the coloured part of your eye (the iris) brown. It may also darken the skin around your eyelids, which is usually reversible after stopping the medication.
  • Inspect the solution: Check the bottle before each use. Do not use the liquid if it is cloudy, has changed colour, or has visible particles floating in it.
     

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Drug-Drug Interactions

  • Other prostaglandin analogue eye drops: Using Bitoma Eye Drop alongside other similar eye drops can paradoxically lower their effectiveness and increase the risk of side effects like severe eye redness and inflammation.

Drug-Disease Interactions

  • Active eye inflammation: Do not use this if you have active swelling or inflammation inside the eye, such as uveitis, as Bitoma Eye Drop can make these conditions worse.
  • Macular oedema: If you have a history of swelling in the back of the retina, or if you lack a natural eye lens, use Bitoma Eye Drop with caution, as it may increase the risk of macular swelling. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
     

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FAQs

Bitoma Eye Drop is used to treat raised/increased pressure in the eye in patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Bitoma Eye Drop works by increasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure.

No, Bitoma Eye Drop should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

You should inform the doctor if you are undergoing dental surgery. The doctor might advise to stop the use of Bitoma Eye Drop before the surgery.

Do not stop using Bitoma Eye Drop without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Bitoma Eye Drop, you may experience increased eye pressure. It can also lead to loss of sight. Depending on your disease condition, your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.

Yes, Bitoma Eye Drop can cause dry eyes as a side effect. This will gradually resolve over time. However, if it persists, contact your doctor.

Bitoma Eye Drop contains Bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analogue used to treat raised /increased pressure in the eye in patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Glaucoma is an eye condition which causes damage to the optic nerve (essential for good vision) due to abnormally increased pressure in the eye.

Bitoma Eye Drop can cause side effects like eye itching, burning, or eye pain, which can affect your driving ability. Hence, avoid driving after using the Bitoma Eye Drop.

No, you should not apply the drops while wearing contact lenses. The solution contains a preservative that can discolour soft lenses. Remove your contact lenses before applying Bitoma Eye Drop and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have further questions.

Yes, it is possible. Bitoma Eye Drop can cause an increase in brown pigment in the coloured part of your eye (the iris), making it permanently browner. This change happens slowly and may not be noticeable for months or years. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Bitoma Eye Drop begins to lower the pressure inside your eye within about 4 hours after application, with the maximum effect usually reached around 8 to 12 hours. It is important to use the drops every day as prescribed to maintain this effect. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you do not see improvements.

Mild stinging or burning for a few moments after applying the drops is common and usually harmless. However, if the stinging is severe, lasts a long time, or is accompanied by swelling or redness, stop using the drops and contact your doctor. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned.

You should consult your doctor before using Bitoma Eye Drop if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the benefits of the medication against any potential risks to your baby. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalised advice.

If you stop using Bitoma Eye Drop, your eye pressure will likely rise back to its previous high levels, increasing the risk of optic nerve damage and gradual vision loss. Never stop using this medication without consulting your healthcare provider first. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you wish to change your treatment.

While eyelash growth is a known side effect of Bitoma Eye Drop, this specific formulation is prescribed to treat high eye pressure. You should only use this medication for the exact medical purpose prescribed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about cosmetic eyelash treatments.

It is generally safe to store Bitoma Eye Drop at room temperature, but you must keep it within the temperature range of 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). Avoid freezing the solution or exposing it to high heat. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for specific storage guidelines for your brand.

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India
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